James Levy

James Levy is the Client Acquisition Lead with over 25 years of experience in business strategy, specializing in identifying and recruiting top companies to join the Growth Catalyst program. Since joining the team in October 2023, James has been on a mission to bring ambitious business leaders with humility into the program.

Known for his strategic thought leadership, James has a dynamic history in new market development for TELUS, bringing practical hands-on experience to his consultative practices for our program. He has experience working in corporate innovation and a history of challenging the status quo, notably leading his team to deploy 5G expansion across the nation.

An enthusiastic lifelong learner, James graduated from McMaster University with a degree in Engineering and Management and has completed advanced leadership programs at prestigious institutions such as Schulich, Rotman, MIT, and INSEAD. He has also been a highly rated educator at the University of Calgary, where he inspired students with his enthusiasm and big-picture thinking. Whether mentoring a team or guiding businesses through strategic growth, James is driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation.